Thorns star Sophia Smith injures right knee in Portland's 1-1 draw against Washington

Sophia Smith, the league’s top scorer, appeared to injure her right knee right before halftime and was on crutches after the break.

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Sophia Smith, the league’s top scorer and reigning NWSL Most Valuable Player, injured her right knee during the Portland Thorns’ 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit on Sunday.

The Athletic reported that Smith “slid awkwardly on her right knee just before halftime and had to be helped off the field. She walked to the bench under her own power but was on crutches by halftime.”

Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian reported that Smith was shown on the broadcast after the

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